OES | Custom cedar fence, with steel planters, and native plants - Angelica Norton

Sunset Residence

GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape

A gravel garden surrounded by planting.

McKinnon Garden 2.0

Boodle Concepts

Backyard retreat in McKinnon. Garden design & landscaping installation by Boodle Concepts, based in Melbourne and Kyneton, Macedon Ranges. New decking and firepit area is hugged by custom curved bench and various heights of screening for visual interest. #decking #moderngardens #melbournegardens #curvebench #curvedbench #indooroutdoorliving #artificialturf #backyardretreat #backyardoasis #gardendesign #landscapingmelbourne #boodleconcepts #australiandesigners

Riad Écologique

Sustainable Horticultural Environments

Teresa Watkins

Modern Woodland Hideaway

City Garden Company

A great example of how a compact backyard can be turned into a beautiful outdoor haven. With a creative approach, this small space now boasts all the main features on the client's wish list: pergola, gas fire pit, water feature and covered patio area. The square, horizontal/vertical layout gives a modern feel, which is merges with its wooded surroundings thanks to a combination of wood, brick, stone and slate. The height of the pergola frames the landscape and creates a cosy atmosphere under the surrounding tall trees. Kristin Karch

Hall residence

Open Envelope Studio

OES | Custom entry gate and cedar fence, steel planters with native plants, and steel edged pea gravel steps - Angelica Norton

Shade Garden 2

Pearson Landscape Services

Danville 5

Envision Landscape Studio

Photography by Joseph Dodd

City House

Michelle Miller Interiors

Berk Project ( Dana Point )

MDM SCAPES INC.

Photos Taken by Louis Pescevic

Suburban Modern

Little Miracles Designs

In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.

Ring Residence

Ferdinand Castillo Landscape Architect

this project began with an dilapidated site with no landscape. The large front yard was unusable for this family with 2 young boys. the inspiration was to create a clean modern space but with ample room for the children to have practical outdoor play areas. the anchor of the project was to use a large 2 ton rock, already purchased by the owner, and create a center piece. the rock was converted into a water feature and the space was developed into a meditative seating pit wrapped in corten steel. the remaining areas were developed as retaining / seat walls bordering the open lawn play areas. modern railings & fence were designed to wrap the upper patio and perimeter fence. landscape lighting provide enough light for safety and mood.

Modern Small Yard

Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.

Close up look at the stone curbing around the front garden. The stone curbing provides an edge which is easy to maintain with the grass and provides a containment for the mulch in the garden as well. C.Gilmore - Heritage Stoneworks

Leslieville Backyard Outdoor Living Space

Little Landscapes

This amazing backyard space was created by leveling the yard to make the area usable and pleasing to the eye. A modern colour palette of subtle greys creates a cohesive look to the space. Side gardens and custom designed lighting add the final touches and bring it all together. Patio - Banas square cut 'Kota Black' flagstone. Retaining wall and steps - Unilock Rivercrest 'Coastal Slate' with Banas 'Kota Black' coping Lighting - In-Lite

Contemporary Masterpiece

Noel Cross+Architects

Tree Bosque off parking/motor courtyard Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios

Noland Landscape Design

Naturalistic garden featuring lush plantings for year round interest, new entry fence with arbor and modern garden shed green roof. Photos by Bill Noland.

Blue concrete in an uneven yard

Sarita Landscape Inc

Renovating an oddly-shaped yard, giving it functionality and a new aesthetic. We built a BBQ area with a tiled patio and blue concrete caps, a walkway with hexagonal pavers, and a planter pot as a focal point. We also added a fireplace area with a custom-made metal fire pit.

West London Courtyard Garden

User

A private garden designed, with minimal maintenance in mind, for a newly converted flat in Ealing. It has a long taxus hedge to provide year-round interest viewable from the property as well as to act as a backdrop to a Prunus ‘Accolade’ when it is in flower and leaf. This cherry tree is positioned centrally opposite a cantilevered glass box extruding from the facade of the building.

Backyard Projects

Water By Design

Jardín en Alella

JoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme

Modern Garden Design Ideas for Spring

Get Inspired by Modern Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own modern garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Modern Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a modern garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a modern garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your modern garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.